Yap

/jæp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sharp, quick bark, especially of a small dog.

The yap of the puppy could be heard from across the yard.

A continuous, loud, and irritating talk.

His yap during the meeting distracted everyone from the presentation.

verb

To bark sharply and continuously.

The small dog began to yap at the passing car.

To chatter or talk in a loud, irritating manner.

She yapped on about her weekend plans, drawing everyone's attention.

The word 'yap' is of imitative origin, mimicking the sound made by a yapping dog.

yap away

To talk incessantly or without stopping.

yap like a dog

To make sharp barking noises like a small dog.

yap out

To express something in a loud or annoying voice.

yapper

A person who talks a lot, often in a nagging or annoying way.

yapping

The act of barking sharply or talking incessantly.

To gossip or talk too much.

Stop yapping about your neighbor's life.

To complain or whine.

He's always yapping about his problems.